Watch your thoughts
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us find ourselves constantly distracted, often by our own smartphones. This perpetual distraction not only impedes our ability to focus but also correlates with
Self-healing
For no particular reason, I sneezed 10 times nonstop the moment I woke up this morning. The first couple of sneezes were accompanied by sympathetic sounds of ‘Bless You’ and
Portugal is integrating renewable energy into sustainable urban planning
Portugal is gaining recognition for its progressive approach to sustainability, especially in urban planning. Cities across the country are implementing practices that incorporate renewable energy sources to create greener and
Ferragudo boom
Over the years, this quaint fishing village has become home to more and more businesses and restaurants that honour its history Over the last few decades, Ferragudo has continued to
Smartphones and reality
The use of smartphones by children and teens is a much-debated topic worldwide. Some schools have a blanket ban on smartphones, child psychologists write about them as if they were
Enjoy Portugal’s new walking feat
American writer, New York Times journalist, and naturalist Hal Borland is reported as saying: “All walking is discovery. On foot we take the time to see things whole.” If you’d
Hermínio da Palma Inácio (1922-2009) – an Algarvian opposing the dictatorship
Among those brave Portuguese who opposed the dictatorship of the Estado Novo was the Algarvian Hermínio da Palma Inácio, whose contribution to the resistance is rarely recognised. Hermínio was born
An unsung hero in our midst
If it wasn’t for people like Catarina, perfectly good food would be thrown out I met a hero today. Her name is Catarina Martins. She is a volunteer coordinator at
‘Projecto Novas Descobertas’ celebrates 30th anniversary
The nonprofit organisation was founded in 1994 and “delivers transformative, nature-connected learning experiences” Projecto Novas Descobertas (PND), a local nonprofit that delivers nature-connected learning programs and experiences, will soon hold
2025 Algarve holiday demand creates a great opportunity for villa owners
While summer 2024 is just around the corner, there is already a huge demand for Algarve villa getaways in 2025. With a growing trend toward personalised and private accommodation, tourists